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1.3 miles
Distance
93 ft
Climb
-452 ft
Descent
2,080 ft
High Point
-359 ft
Altitude change
1,710 ft
Altitude min
2,080 ft
Altitude start
1,722 ft
Altitude end
-5.1%
Grade
-37.3%
Grade max
23.2%
Grade min
1,198 ft
Distance climb
5,240 ft
Distance down
663 ft
Distance flat

Snakebite Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Sage Hills
    Wenatchee, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #228512 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #90655 in Trail Running
    • #345001 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Chelan-Douglas Land Trust

Snakebite is an old-school singletrack that can be ridden in either direction. It can be challenging to climb either side of the main hill (aka The Knoll) but the views from the top are excellent.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Apr 1, 2026 @ 9:59am (America/Los_Angeles)
Apr 1, 2026
 reporter !Closed for Trail Construction! These trails will remain closed through the spring of 2026 while maintenance work is completed. Opening dates will...
Apr 1, 2026 @ 12:03am (America/Los_Angeles)
Apr 1, 2026
Dec 1, 2025 @ 8:38am (America/Los_Angeles)
Dec 1, 2025
All trails in Sage Hills and the Horse Lake Reserve are under a seasonal closure from December 1st until April 1st to protect migrating mule deer...
Nov 10, 2025 @ 1:33pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Nov 10, 2025
 reporter !Closed for Trail Construction! These trails will remain closed through 2025–2026 while habitat restoration and maintenance work is completed....
Sep 4, 2025 @ 9:07pm
Sep 4, 2025
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Snakebite

        ▼ Where is Snakebite located?
        Snakebite is located in Sage Hills, Wenatchee, Washington, United States. It is part of the Sage Hills trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.44771, -120.38747.
        ▼ How hard is Snakebite?
        Snakebite is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.1%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Snakebite?
        Snakebite has 93 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 452 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,710 ft to 2,080 ft.
        ▼ Is Snakebite a point to point trail?
        Snakebite is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is mixed.
        ▼ How long is Snakebite?
        Snakebite is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is mixed.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Snakebite?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Snakebite. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ How do I access Snakebite? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Snakebite are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How busy is Snakebite?
        Snakebite is a moderately popular trail. There have been 47 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 47 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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